Music

Published Friday, October 03, 2008

STAIND, SEETHER

AND PAPA ROACH

October 10 Staind is an American alternative metal group from Springfield, Mass. Seether is a post-grunge band from South Africa. Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Vacaville, Calif. Tickets are $39.50 to $45. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.

STEVE MILLER BAND

October 25 Steve Miller's career has encompassed two distinct stages: one of the top blues-rockers during the late '60s and early '70s, and one of the top-selling rock acts of the mid- to late '70s and early '80s with hits like "The Joker," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Rock'n Me," and "Abracadabra." Tickets are $43 to $63. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

WIDESPREAD PANIC

October 26 Widespread Panic is a southern rock band from Athens, Ga. The current lineup includes guitarist/singer John Bell, bassist Dave Schools, drummer Todd Nance, percussionist Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, keyboardist John "JoJo" Hermann and guitarist Jimmy Herring. "Free Somehow" was released this year. Los Lonely Boys will open the show. Tickets are $37.50 to $44.50. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m.

MICHAEL W. SMITH & STEPHEN CURTIS CHAPMAN

November 8 "The United Tour" has the two most popular names in contemporary Christian music uniting for an evening at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Michael W. Smith, winner of 40 Dove Awards and a Grammy, and Steven Curtis Chapman, with five Grammies and 51 Dove Awards, will perform together. Tickets are $27.50 to $47.50. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

THE BLACK CROWES

November 14 The Black Crowes echo classic rock without imitating their influences. Their debut, "Shake Your Money Maker," sold more than 3 million copies."Warpaint" is a new album the first on the band's own Silver Arrow Records. Tickets are $32.50 and $40. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Singers

Oct. 3: The St. Augustine Singers will present their annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., downtown St. Augustine. One of the highlights of the concert will be the performance of two new works by members of the choir. Ted Mathews and Bill Ruthenberg, both members of the bass section, have arranged two popular standards as a cappella jazz ballads. Mathews' arrangement of "My Funny Valentine" is filled with lush harmonies and will feature Stephanie and Joseph Colsant as soloists. Ruthenberg has set "It Had to Be You" in swing style with rhythmic licks for the women of the choir while the men carry the melody. The program also contains many lighthearted moments as the choir sings "Dry Bones, "The Boy from New York City" and "Georgia on My Mind." There will also be a song from Brazil, "Tres Cantos Nativos" and "Dirait-On," a poem by the German poet, Rilke, written in French. The St. Augustine Singers are directed by Kathleen Vande Berg; the accompanist is Samuel Clein. Donations will be received at the door.

Cabaret Espaol

Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 17-18: First Coast Opera will present a series of cabarets, "Cabaret Espaol A Night of Spanish & Latin Music, Food & Fun." This year's cabaret will embrace the historical and cultural heritage of St. Augustine and bring it to life at 8 p.m. each day in the Mark Lance Armory, 190 San Marco Ave., near the carousel. Cabaret Espaol will embrace the best of both Spain and Latin America. Tickets are $22 at the door, $20 in advance, and $180 for tables of 10. To purchase tickets, call 417-5555 or go to www.firstcoastopera.com.

Claire Lynch band and Michael Smith

Oct. 18: Grammy nominee Claire Lynch & Band, along with Michael Smith, will perform Oct. 18 at a benefit concert for the Gamble Rogers Festival in Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine. The Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world's A-list, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album. Chicago singer/songwriter Michael Smith is a festival fan favorite. He wrote "The Dutchman," a song that's been covered by many artists. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door for general admission, and $50 for VIP "best seats in the house" tickets. Tickets are available at Music Matters and Simple Gestures or online at www.gamblerogersfest.com. E-mail info@gamblerogersfest.com or call 826-3297.

Youth steel orchestra

Oct. 18: Palm Coast United Methodist will present Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra at 7 p.m. during the opening gala, 5200 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast. The orchestra is from The Cultural Academy for Excellence in Hyattsville, Maryland, and has been sharing its melodies nationally and internationally since 1996. This concert will be held in the sanctuary and free childcare and parking assistance will be available. Seating is limited. A reception with the performers will follow the concert. Donation tickets are available now in the church office weekdays, by e-mail at wbeck3@clf.rr.com, or by calling (386) 445-2098.

Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra

Oct. 19: The Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Susan Pitard Acree, will present the opening concert of its fourth season at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 620 S. Grandview Ave., Daytona Beach. This concert of music by Baroque composers features a concerto for four violins and cello by Vivaldi. Also on the program is music by two of Vivaldi's contemporaries. A $10 offering is requested. For more information, go to daytonasolisti.com or call (386) 868-5382.

Classical guitar music

Nov. 1: World-renowned classical guitarist Stephen Robinson will perform a recital at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., downtown St. Augustine. Heralded by the New York Times for his "effortless virtuosity," Robinson has appeared as guest soloist with the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestras among others. Tickets are not required. Suggested donations of $10 to $20 per person are welcomed. Checks may be made payable to Betty Griffin House, a refuge and counseling center for abused and battered women and their families in St. Augustine. Call Victor Yerrill at 471-9638.